Photos: Heritage Corridor Ride

A delegation of elected officials and Metra executives rode the inaugural 2:00 p.m. Heritage Corridor train from Chicago to Joliet on Monday, March 14, after a press conference in Chicago.

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United States Congressman Dan Lipinski addresses the media and train passengers Monday, March 14, during a press conference announcing an additional train time to the Metra Heritage Corridor at Union Station in Chicago. The additional one-way line will travel from Chicago to Joliet at 2:45 p.m. (Photo by Eric Ginnard - eginnard@shawmedia.com)

Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Max Daniels, shakes hands with Will County Executive Larry Walsh Sr. on Monday, March 14, in Lemont during the inaugural ride of Metra's 2:45 p.m. Heritage Corridor route to Joliet. (Photo by Eric Ginnard - eginnard@shawmedia.com)

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Metra Executive Director Don Orseno addresses the media and train passengers Monday, March 14, during a press conference announcing an additional train time to the Metra Heritage Corridor at Union Station in Chicago. The additional one-way line will travel from Chicago to Joliet at 2:45 p.m. (Photo by Eric Ginnard - eginnard@shawmedia.com)

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Conductor John Troiani peers through the windows of a Joliet-bound Metra train Monday, March 14, during the inaugural trip of the new Heritage Corridor route to Joliet. (Photo by Eric Ginnard - eginnard@shawmedia.com)

Photos: Heritage Corridor Ride

A delegation of elected officials and Metra executives rode the inaugural 2:00 p.m. Heritage Corridor train from Chicago to Joliet on Monday, March 14, after a press conference in Chicago.